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I agree with Rich: See it!

Also if I would buy it now, I would definetely go with the Blu-ray release (e.g. £8.98 at Amazon.co.uk). Even though it is watchable, the video quality on the DVD release is far from perfect (at least on my 2004 R1 release).

Quote from: Tom on October 25, 2009, 11:24:24 PM
Also if I would buy it now, I would definetely go with the Blu-ray release (e.g. £8.98 at Amazon.co.uk). Even though it is watchable, the video quality on the DVD release is far from perfect (at least on my 2004 R1 release).

Have you seen the quality of the bluray yet?, it is on my wishlist but I was wondering if they have achieved a major improvement in quality?

Quote from: Rich on October 25, 2009, 11:28:45 PMHave you seen the quality of the bluray yet?, it is on my wishlist but I was wondering if they have achieved a major improvement in quality?

No, I haven't. But I think it would definately be better than my DVD release. I almost would have ordered it myself, but I still stand strong with not double-dipping by upgrading my movies to Blu-ray.

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Quote from: Rich on October 25, 2009, 10:08:31 PM
As I am sure everyone has seen it, I won't do a full review, but would just say I believe it is nearly faultless and a modern classic.

I own it but...

Kathy - please, please watch the film

I'll watch it tonight after football or, if I'm too tired, tomorrow since I'm free all day.

No need to beg...a little groveling will do!

Quote from: Kathy on October 26, 2009, 12:00:45 AM

Quote from: Rich on October 25, 2009, 11:14:01 PM

Quote from: Kathy on October 25, 2009, 10:27:36 PM

Quote from: Rich on October 25, 2009, 10:08:31 PM
As I am sure everyone has seen it, I won't do a full review, but would just say I believe it is nearly faultless and a modern classic.

I own it but...

Kathy - please, please watch the film

I'll watch it tonight after football or, if I'm too tired, tomorrow since I'm free all day.

No need to beg...a little groveling will do!

Great stuff, and I'm not immune to a touch of grovelling when necessary 
Look forward to seeing your review

A DVD collection containing an unwatched Shawshank Redemption is like never driving your own car! You might as well not have a TV...

Looking forward to your comments.

Quote from: Rich on October 26, 2009, 01:03:19 AM
Look forward to seeing your review

Quote from: Jon on October 26, 2009, 01:42:55 AM
Looking forward to your comments.

You will have to be patient...

BTW Kathy where are the reviews I'm waiting for since the beginning of september?

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Quote from: Rich on October 26, 2009, 01:03:19 AM
Look forward to seeing your review

Quote from: Jon on October 26, 2009, 01:42:55 AM
Looking forward to your comments.

You will have to be patient...

BTW Kathy where are the reviews I'm waiting for since the beginning of september?

Aggghhhhh...I keep forgetting! But what will I call it? Kathy's little know movie review? Or just  

Hey... I never seen it either. But to be honest it really doesn't look like my type of movie.

Quote from: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2009, 01:09:46 PM
Hey... I never seen it either. But to be honest it really doesn't look like my type of movie.

It also seemed like this to me also going by the synopsis. But give it a chance, Pete. There is a reason that it is number 1 at IMDb's Top 250. It is universally likable.

I will have to give it a try when I get the chance to either pick it up or catch it on cable.

Quote from: Kathy on October 26, 2009, 01:05:40 PM
Aggghhhhh...I keep forgetting! But what will I call it? Kathy's little know movie review? Or just  

If you want to use my own thread I've no problem with this Kathy

Quote from: addicted2dvd on October 26, 2009, 03:29:06 PM
I will have to give it a try when I get the chance to either pick it up or catch it on cable.

Can I add my that this is indeed a good movie? I had resisted for a long time (just never got around to it, somehow) until Erik (from Invelos forum) pushed me to finally see it. I then postponed the purchase since the Blu-ray had been announced. While I wouldn't put it on the No. 1 spot myself I must say it's a great movie which never dragged despite its 3hr runtime. If anything I had a slight problem with the very last scene of the film, which I obviously can't descibe here.

Quote from: Achim on October 27, 2009, 05:28:21 AMIf anything I had a slight problem with the very last scene of the film, which I obviously can't descibe here.

In the book this last scene is not in it. And I agree, that this scene does not really fit with the rest of the movie. But I can live with it.
[spoiler]The book ends after Red has found Andy's letter and is on his way to Mexico. Not knowing if he will find Andy or even if he will manage to cross the border (being on parole). But what drives him is, that he finally has got hope, which he did learn from Andy.[/spoiler]